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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Romantic

Valentine’s Day Dinner4-course with live musicJoin us to celebrate with your special person this 14th of February. Indulge in a delectable 4-course dinner from our exquisite degustation menu while immersing yourself in the delightful ambience ...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

18 Chef Hat Award
Vue de Monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for more than 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury, but also honesty, integrity and an in...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Miss Mi MelbourneDine & WIN in 2025!Join us from 29 January – 12 February for an unforgettable four course menu to ring in the Year of the Snake. Our special Chinese New Year menu promises to bring prosperity and joy to your celebrat...
Enjoy Asian Bottomless Brunch at MingOnly $68 pp!Discover our 5-course Chef’s Selection Fusion Tour which takes you on a delightful journey through five exquisite Asian fusion dishes. Available Friday to Sunday for only $69 pp, book your session ...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Sunday Buffet Lunch Sunday 12.30pm to 2.30pmEnjoy a long, leisurely 'Living Grand' Sunday buffet lunch: journey through our open kitchen, featuring live food stations and highlighting the best local seasonal produce Victoria has to offer. Se...
Eat, drink and socialise at late night Korean restaurant and bar, Golmokgil on Waratah Place in Melbourne’s CBD. Tucked away in Chinatown and spread over two floors, each with a different vibe, cho...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Situated in the heart of Melbourne City, Chef Hat-awarded Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is a destination for authentic Japanese dining. Since opening its doors in 1981, this oriental restaurant takes ...
Hardware 55 Wine Bar

Hardware 55 Wine Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Private DiningContact us today!Discover our beautifully designed spaces, perfect for any occasion—from corporate events and company Christmas parties to intimate celebrations. With flexible options for private and semi-private d...
Cha Ching

Cha Ching

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Bringing high roller energy to Flinders Lane, head to Cha Ching in the heart of Melbourne for Asian-inspired fare with flair and spicy cocktails. An intersection of East and West, Cha Ching has wow...
Fishing Season

Fishing Season

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

Reel in good times at Melbourne’s first catch-and-cook restaurant, Fishing Season on Russell Street in the heart of the city. From bait to plate, cast away your worries and savour the finest catch ...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
A secret within Melbourne’s city centre, Ishizuka on Bourke Street offers a refined Kaiseki experience, reflecting the pinnacle of fine dining in an intimate, subterranean restaurant space. Kaiseki...
A Hereford Beefstouw

A Hereford Beefstouw

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
A Hereford Beefstouw on Duckboard Place in the heart of Melbourne is all about quality steak and great wines, along with art and design. With a long tradition of working with renowned artists and d...
Experience fun, upmarket dining and share plates at The George on Collins in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Nestled in the heritage Georges Building on Collins Street, this modern Southeast Asian re...
For a taste of traditional French fare in Melbourne city, discover the delights that await at Roule Galette Flinders Lane. Inside, classic and contemporary French music flows through this cosy lane...
Farmer's Daughters

Farmer's Daughters

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Translated as ‘God of wine’, Il Bacaro is the epitome of Venetian style in the heart of Melbourne. First opened in 1995, Il Bacaro is certainly no stranger to acclaim and continues to impress diner...
Caterina's Cucina E Bar

Caterina's Cucina E Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Enter through large art Deco gates to find underground bar and restaurant Caterina’s Cucina E Bar on Queen Street in Melbourne’s CBD. This city institution has taken more than 25 years to refine as...
Tipo 00

Tipo 00

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
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